Chapter 3

Three days later,

inside the government office's martial arts training ground,

Su Xuan, Hua Tuo, and his three younger brothers were all there.

"Since you young masters are all interested, please watch carefully! I will begin the demonstration now. Afterward, if you have any questions, you can ask me!"

Saying this, Hua Tuo began to demonstrate the Five-Animal Frolics, providing detailed explanations and breakdowns as he performed.

Su Xuan felt countless insights beginning to surge in his mind.

Ten-plus minutes later,

"Alright! How much have you remembered and understood? Everyone, give it a try!"

After finishing his explanation and demonstration, Hua Tuo stopped and said to Su Xuan and the others.

"Yes!"

The four of them hurriedly cupped their hands in acknowledgment and began to practice one after another.

At first, Su Xuan's movements were by the book; although accurate, they were somewhat rigid.

Even so, Hua Tuo couldn't help but stroke his beard and nod, feeling that Su Xuan's comprehension and memory were quite good.

By comparison, among Su Xuan's three younger brothers, the third and fourth were better, while the second was the worst.

"Hmm?"

But soon, Hua Tuo felt something was wrong.

He saw that Su Xuan was becoming more and more proficient, his movements and spirit improving at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Before he had even finished one round, Hua Tuo felt that Su Xuan's understanding of the Five-Animal Frolics had skipped the beginner stage and entered the proficient stage.

However, Su Xuan seemed to be lost in an epiphany at this moment; he didn't stop after finishing one round and began the second.

"Big..."

Seeing this, Su Yu and the others prepared to speak and interrupt Su Xuan.

Hua Tuo hurriedly raised his hand to stop them, made a "shh" gesture, and whispered: "Watch carefully, your big brother seems to have had an epiphany."

"An epiphany?"

Su Yu and the others were astonished, their eyes widening as they began to watch Su Xuan.

Proficient, Mastery, Minor Success, Major Success...

After only three rounds, Hua Tuo felt that Su Xuan had already comprehended the Five-Animal Frolics to perfection.

During this process, Su Xuan's complexion improved significantly.

His pale face became ruddy.

But this wasn't the end; Su Xuan was still practicing.

Yet Hua Tuo discovered that Su Xuan's Five-Animal Frolics had begun to change, appearing very different from the version he had taught.

"This... is he creating a new technique?"

"Hiss..."

Confirming this, Hua Tuo gasped.

"Who exactly is this Su Big Brother?"

Hua Tuo felt that he had finally understood Su Xuan as a person.

At the same time, his gaze became eager, and he began to seriously observe Su Xuan's fist technique.

【You listened to Hua Tuo's teaching of the health-preserving and body-strengthening Five-Animal Frolics, experienced continuous epiphanies, and combined the memories and inspirations of your past and present lives to create the Internal Body-Tempering Method: Five-Form Body-Tempering Method.】

【Through comprehending the mysteries of physical improvement during the practice of the Five-Animal Frolics, you experienced continuous epiphanies and created the Tendon-Tempering and Bone-Forging Technique.】

【Through comprehending the mysteries during the practice of the Five-Animal Frolics, you experienced continuous epiphanies and created the Life-Extending Longevity Technique: Five-Animal Health-Preserving Method.】

The next instant, a vast amount of information regarding the three cultivation methods surged into Su Xuan's mind.

"Whoa! Is this heaven-defying comprehension? Awesome!"

Su Xuan's eyes lit up.

【Five-Form Body-Tempering Method】: An internal body-tempering cultivation method created on the basis of the Five-Animal Frolics, it is an internal martial arts cultivation method that points directly to the Gangjin Realm.

【Tendon-Tempering and Bone-Forging Technique】: A cultivation method separated and created from the Five-Animal Frolics, it possesses the effects of tempering tendons and forging bones, washing marrow and cutting hair, strengthening the body, and improving talent.

【Five-Animal Health-Preserving Method】: A health-preserving cultivation method separated and created from the Five-Animal Frolics, long-term practice possesses the effect of preserving health, extending life, and strengthening the body.

He immediately began to practice the Five-Form Body-Tempering Method, followed by the Tendon-Tempering and Bone-Forging Technique, and finally the Five-Animal Health-Preserving Method.

"Hoo!!!"

After finishing one round, he stopped and let out a long breath.

"Big Brother! Master Hua Tuo said you just had an epiphany. What did you comprehend?"

At this moment, Su Yu and the others gathered around and asked curiously.

"Haha! I did have a little realization!"

Su Xuan smiled wryly.

"It's more than just a little, right!"

At this moment, Hua Tuo also walked over, looking at Su Xuan in astonishment: "Although I only saw a rough outline of the three cultivation methods you just practiced, I can feel that they have already broken free from the cage of my Five-Animal Frolics and exceeded them. Each one gives me the feeling that it is not simple at all."

"You kid really gave me a huge surprise!"

"I didn't expect your comprehension to be so terrifying."

"However, since you have such terrifying comprehension, why haven't you practiced martial arts before? I haven't heard of your talent in literature either. This shouldn't be, right?"

Hua Tuo was somewhat puzzled.

If Su Xuan had been this monstrous in the past, it would be impossible for him not to be famous.

Unless he was hiding his talent?

"Hehe!"

Facing the puzzled gazes of Hua Tuo and his brothers, Su Xuan smiled, scratched the back of his head, and replied: "In the past, my comprehension actually wasn't this good. But I don't know what happened; after recovering from this serious illness, I feel my mind is much clearer and more flexible. Maybe I've had an awakening?"

"Hmm? Hmm!"

Hua Tuo was first surprised, then stroked his beard and nodded affirmatively: "That's not impossible. There have been similar examples in history, it's just that your awakening is a bit too significant."

"You have completely mastered my Five-Animal Frolics and have even surpassed the master. It seems you no longer need my teaching!"

"However, I am very interested in the three cultivation methods you created. I wonder if you would be willing to share a bit? Don't worry, without your permission, I will absolutely not pass them on. I can swear an oath."

Hua Tuo looked at Su Xuan with an itch in his heart, his eyes full of expectation.

"That is certainly possible!"

Su Xuan nodded affirmatively: "These were created with inspiration borrowed from your Five-Animal Frolics, Sir. Even if you hadn't asked, I was prepared to teach them to you!"

In any case, he wasn't prepared to turn Hua Tuo away.

This was just the right thing to use to tie him down.